First Tri-County Club Encampment for Boys and Girls to Be Held at Chowan College, July, 1919

From the Hertford County Herald, Ahoskie, N.C., July 25, 1919. This would be a forerunner for 4-H Camp.

All Arrangements Completed for Tri-County Club Encampment

All is in readiness for the Tri-County Encampment, which will be held in Murfreesboro, at Chowan College, beginning July 28^th and lasting through August 2^nd. Many prominent speakers and lecturers have been added to the program. Hon. John H. Small, Congressman from the first Congressional District, has accepted an invitation to deliver an address to the boys and girls either on Wednesday or Thursday.

All residents of the three counties—Bertie, Northampton and Hertford—are invited to attend the Tri-County Encampment.

The County and Home Demonstration Agents in charge of the Tri-County Boys and Girls Encampment extend a cordial invitation to all residents of the three counties to visit the encampment whenever convenient and see the work that will be carried on with the young folks and to enjoy the entertainments that will be given each night by the boys and girls.

Individual Rations

Flour—5 pounds (prepared)

Meal—2 pounds

Irish potatoes—one dozen

Eggs—one dozen

One live chicken

Small package of salt and pepper

One can of any kind of vegetable

One can of any kind of fruit

One cup coffee (ground) or tea

One glass of jam or jelly

One bottle of pickles or olives or pimento

If possible bring one cabbage, one dozen half ripe tomatoes, one pint of butter beans—they will add to your pleasure.

In case you want to make any substitutes for the above there will be no objections.

The first meal will be served on Monday night, July 28, and the last meal Saturday morning, August 2.

Articles for Boys

One drinking cup one tin plate, one fork, one knife, one spoon, one blanket or comforter, two towels, soap, tooth brush and paste, comb, one extra work suit or pair of overalls, tennis shoes and athletic goods you may have.

Articles for Girls

Drinking cup, toilet articles, one sheet, one pillow case, a blanket or counterpane, towels, comb and brush, tooth brush and paste, work apron, tennis or low-heeled shoes, one work dress and any athletic equipment you may have.

The boys will use tents on the campus and the girls will occupy the college dormitory. The boys will do their own cooking on campus, while the girls will use the college kitchen and dining hall.